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Allot Launches WebSafe: Creating a Safer Internet Environment With Network-Based Content Filtering
BOSTON, Nov. 23 /PRNewswire-AsiaNet/ --
- Allot Teams With Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) to Block Online
Illegal Content
Allot Communications Ltd. (http://www.allot.com/) (NASDAQ: ALLT), a leader in IP service optimization and
revenue generation solutions based on deep packet inspection (DPI), announced today the launch of Allot
network service designed to block online illegal and harmful content. The solution is designed to protect
subscribers by enabling fixed and mobile broadband service providers to build a safer and more protected
internet environment. At the same time, it allows operators to comply with emerging legislation surrounding
online child sexual abuse images and other illegal content. WebSafe is offered as an integrated service within
Allot Service Gateway --
It is also offered as a solution with other Allot platforms --
WebSafe uses URL filtering technology at the network level without impacting the user experience. This
highly accurate technology is based on blacklists containing specific web pages, which can be automatically or
manually updated to the solution, with no network downtime. WebSafe, with its opt-in/opt-out functionality can
receive updates from external sources such as regulatory bodies or law enforcement agencies. In order to
enhance the WebSafe solution, Allot has become a member of the Internet Watch Foundation
provides data on online illegal content. The solution offers automatic updates of the IWF list, which happens
twice daily.
"Combating child sexual abuse images on the internet is a global challenge. The websites are dynamic;
often hopping hosting provider and country every few days and the internet industry's role in helping to disrupt
them is crucial", said Peter Robbins OBE, QPM, Chief Executive of the IWF. "We work with national and
international partners and a diverse range of members companies to make internet a safer place for everyone.
This partnership is about stopping networks being abused whilst protecting internet users from the results of
that abuse."
"WebSafe is the most recent value-added network service to be offered as part of the Service Gateway
portfolio," noted Andrei Elefant, Allot's Vice President of Marketing and Product Management. "Allot is
committed to creating solutions that appeal to both our customers and our customers' customers. WebSafe
fulfills these criteria and allows mobile and fixed operators to stand out from the crowd by providing what their
subscribers want - a safer and cleaner web environment."
Allot Service Gateway Sigma
of throughput and is the only DPI-based Service Gateway platform designed to meet current and future
service provider requirements. It facilitates the fast and easy introduction of new value-added network and
subscriber services, including WebSafe, MediaSwift
quota management and self-management – services designed to reduce network TCO, increase ARPU and
enhance QoE for subscribers.
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About Allot Communications
service optimization solutions for DSL, wireless and mobile broadband carriers, service providers, and
enterprises. Allot's rich portfolio of hardware platforms and software applications utilizes deep packet
inspection (DPI) technology to transform broadband pipes into smart networks that can rapidly and efficiently
deploy value added Internet services. Allot's scalable, carrier-grade solutions provide the visibility, security,
application control and subscriber management that are vital to managing Internet service delivery,
guaranteeing quality of experience (QoE), containing operating costs, and maximizing revenue in
broadband networks.
Safe Harbor Statement
Information provided in this press release may contain statements relating to current expectations,
estimates, forecasts and projections about future events that are "forward-looking statements" as defined in
the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements generally relate to the
company's plans, objectives and expectations for future operations, including expected performance
characteristics of the WebSafe and its ability to answer the market need for creating a safer internet
environment with network-based content filtering. These forward-looking statements are based upon
management's current estimates and projections of future results or trends. Actual future results may differ
materially from those projected as a result of certain risks and uncertainties. These factors include, but are not
limited to: changes in general economic and business conditions and, specifically, a decline in demand for the
company's products; the company's inability to develop and introduce new technologies, products and
applications; loss of market; and other factors discussed under the heading "Risk Factors" in the company's
annual report on Form 20-F filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. These forward-looking
statements are made only as of the date hereof, and the company undertakes no obligation to update or
revise the forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
Allot Communications Contact:
Jonathon Gordon
Director of Marketing
Tel: +972-9-7628423
jgordon@allot.com
PR Contact:
Danielle Matthews
Calysto Communications
Tel: +1-404-266-2060 x27
dmatthews@calysto.com
SOURCE: Allot Communications Ltd.
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